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richard1960 24-08-2011 14:27

Re: F1 on Sky Sports
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35291808)
virgin media will get SS3 HD because the English premier league and England test cricket will be on SS1HD and SS2 HD. Unless they move the cricket which i can't see happening. Sky will keep SS4 HD

Sky will not move the cricket England test matches have been on SS1 /2 HD since sky got the coverage, there may even be something in the ECB contract to allow for this,unless you can find a quote that says "F1 in HD on virgin media" or something similar i think you are reading way too much from one quote by Barney Francis who of course is only really interested in sky sports on sky,he is not worried n the least wether VM subs will be able to view in HD or not,unless uncle Bernie has it wrtten into the contract specifically.

Its unlikely in my view that virgin will be offered sky sports HD3/4 anytime soon,as they will want to keep something back not just sky sports HD4.

Jameseh 24-08-2011 14:48

Re: F1 on Sky Sports
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35291840)
Its unlikely in my view that virgin will be offered sky sports HD3/4 anytime soon,as they will want to keep something back not just sky sports HD4.

Thank you.

F1 does not equate to Sky giving away channels, its just another sport they have the rights to. As someone has previously mentioned the BBC races and highlights meets the commitment to showing the races in HD, and I wouldn't be surprised if the Sky half of the deal meets it too, after all they are available in HD to the 8 million+ customers of Sky, just not us.

richard1960 24-08-2011 14:58

Re: F1 on Sky Sports
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35291845)
Thank you.

F1 does not equate to Sky giving away channels, its just another sport they have the rights to. As someone has previously mentioned the BBC races and highlights meets the commitment to showing the races in HD, and I wouldn't be surprised if the Sky half of the deal meets it too, after all they are available in HD to the 8 million+ customers of Sky, just not us.

Yes thats pretty much my take on the subject too Jameseh.

Although obviously i do hope should the situation arise that sky would show F1 on HD1/2 if possible.

denphone 24-08-2011 15:23

Re: F1 on Sky Sports
 
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35291786)
They have 3 and 4 already available on VM.

Sorry l meant the HD variants.

muppetman11 24-08-2011 15:28

Re: F1 on Sky Sports
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35291845)
Thank you.

F1 does not equate to Sky giving away channels, its just another sport they have the rights to. As someone has previously mentioned the BBC races and highlights meets the commitment to showing the races in HD, and I wouldn't be surprised if the Sky half of the deal meets it too, after all they are available in HD to the 8 million+ customers of Sky, just not us.

Agree 100% , I hope VM get access to HD3/4 but as you and Richard1960 say its not linked to F1.

muppetman11 27-08-2011 23:33

Re: F1 on Sky Sports
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35293200)
I sent a email to Peter Chapman Associate Director, Content Acquisition


this was the reply
RE: Sky Sports HD3 and Sky Sports HD4 when F1 is on sky‏

So basically no news what a shocker :shocked:

Jameseh 27-08-2011 23:44

Re: F1 on Sky Sports
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35293200)
I sent a email to Peter Chapman Associate Director, Content Acquisition


this was the reply
RE: Sky Sports HD3 and Sky Sports HD4 when F1 is on sky‏

I emailed Jesus about his return to earth and he said he might come back but has no plans at the moment.

Without being F1 or Sky Sports related, that was just as useful as your post.

Bofrok 27-08-2011 23:49

Re: F1 on Sky Sports
 
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Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35293211)
I emailed Jesus about his return to earth and he said he might come back but has no plans at the moment.

Bet it's on Sky Atlantic :)

HD Boy 02-09-2011 00:36

Re: F1 on Sky Sports
 
This the the 2012 F1 Calendar

18 March - Australia
25 March - Malaysia
15 April - China
22 April - Bahrain
13 May - Spain
27 May - Monaco
10 June - Canada
24 June - Europe
08 July - Great Britain
22 July - Germany
29 July - Hungary
02 September - Belgium
09 September - Italy
23 September - Singapore
07 October - Japan
14 October - Korea
28 October - India
04 November - Abu Dhabi
18 November - United States
25 November - Brazil


Races shown live on BBC will include the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, the Monaco GP and the concluding race of the season which is Brazil
and the BBC will show 7 other races live

denphone 02-09-2011 09:00

Re: F1 on Sky Sports
 
BBC set to show full reruns of Sky's Formula One races.


http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011...ky-formula-one

muppetman11 02-09-2011 11:58

Re: F1 on Sky Sports
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35295530)
BBC set to show full reruns of Sky's Formula One races.


http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011...ky-formula-one

Hence available to all in HD :D

Swampie 02-09-2011 12:11

Re: F1 on Sky Sports
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35295576)

Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35295530)
BBC set to show full reruns of Sky's Formula One races.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011...ky-formula-one

Hence available to all in HD :D

From the Guardian article:
"The BBC will offer full reruns of the Formula One races that it does not show live next year. They will be shown on demand, through the red button, approximately three hours after the end of the race at the same time as the highlights package goes to air on the main channel, according to reports."

I don't know if the BBC Red Button service is HD (suspect not), and I also understand that BBC Red Button isn't available on TiVo (I read that it takes you to iPlayer?). So - is that any real benefit for Virgin customers? Possibly no HD for 10 races, and unable to view or record it if using TiVo?

For information, I only have Virgin BB and currently have Freeview (no HD TV) but considering adding TiVo and phone to get F1 in HD next season, was considering Sky Sports package to get remaining 10 races, but have to see what BBC provide.

HD Boy 02-09-2011 12:25

Re: F1 on Sky Sports
 
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Originally Posted by Swampie (Post 35295582)
From the Guardian article:

I also understand that BBC Red Button isn't available on TiVo (I read that it takes you to iPlayer?). So - is that any real benefit for Virgin customers? Possibly no HD for 10 races, and unable to view or record it if using TiVo?

red button will be on tivo by then
Quote:

We are working with our content partners to extend this with new Red Buttons services before the end of this year. We hope to have a full range of Red Button services early next year.
http://help.virginmedia.com/system/s...ice.controller

kop32 02-09-2011 13:48

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[QUOTE=martine93;35295585]red button will be on tivo by then

Yeah right :D:D:D

Jameseh 02-09-2011 16:33

Re: F1 on Sky Sports
 
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Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35295585)
red button will be on tivo by then

Quote:

Originally Posted by kop32 (Post 35295604)
Yeah right :D:D:D

Hey! She knows what channels we have before Virgin themselves do, don't knock it. ;)


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